On Point | Podcast
Inside the fight to protect Georgia’s elections
Oct 9, 2024
Sam Greenglass is a politics reporter for WABE and offers sharp insights into Georgia's electoral landscape. Sarah Tindall Gazelle, the lone Democrat on the Georgia State Election Board, provides a unique perspective on decision-making within the board. They delve into the chaos surrounding last-minute rule changes and their potential impact on election security. The discussion covers controversial actions by the state election board, including questionable appointments and the challenges these changes pose for local officials as they brace for upcoming elections.
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- The Republican-led state election board's last-minute rules have heightened chaos and concerns over Georgia's election integrity.
- Local election officials are united in opposing impractical ballot hand-counting requirements and the introduction of state monitors before the elections.
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Georgia Election System Under Scrutiny
Georgia's election system faces significant turmoil as the Republican-led state election board introduces last-minute rules ahead of the upcoming election. Recently, the board voted to request changes to legislation that would make it more difficult for county election officials to dismiss challenges to voter eligibility. This has led to widespread filing of mass voter challenges across the state, creating chaos and concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. Local officials have raised alarms about issues such as double-counted ballots and machine malfunctions, calling for the state to declare a state of emergency to secure fair elections.
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